Chapter 1118 – Let Everyone See (2/2)

Tang Thirty-Six said, ”The fight's already over, so what are you still poking around here for? You should quickly leave, and I certainly have no plans to invite you to a meal.”

He was the Superintendent of the Orthodox Academy, so he naturally had the right to both welcome and drive out guests.

The problem was that he was speaking to Wang Zhice.

Not even Emperor Taizong or the Tianhai Divine Empress had ever used such an impatient tone with Wang Zhice.

And no one had ever claimed that Wang Zhice was poking around.

Shaking his head, Wang Zhice turned to leave the Orthodox Academy.

”Who are you displaying this graceful and elegant posture for? You still lost in the end!”

Tang Thirty-Six spat at the ground.

Wang Po walked up to Chen Changsheng and examined his face. After confirming that he was okay, he bid farewell.

From start to finish, there were no words exchanged, and certainly no thanks. All was conducted in indifference.

Whether it was in Xunyang City back then, last year in Wenshui City, or this year in the capital, it was all the same.

Chen Changsheng turned to Xu Yourong and said, ”I won.”

Xu Yourong gave him a look of praise. ”Outstanding.”

After a moment's pause, Chen Changsheng added, ”I didn't cry.”

Xu Yourong used a hand to wipe the dust from his face and said in a voice tinged with heartache, ”This is also outstanding.”

Chen Changsheng looked into the distance.

The academy wall there was in ruins.

The bright yellow imperial robe was striking in the overcast weather.

Yuren was standing there.

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A deathly stillness had settled over Hundred Flowers Lane.

The final result had stunned the crowd.

No one left. One reason was that they were still too shocked, but another reason was that the gate of the Orthodox Academy was still closed.

The Emperor and Pope were talking inside.

With the fight over, no one could stop these martial brothers from meeting.

But one hour had already passed. Just what were they talking about?

The heavy gate of the Orthodox Academy slowly opened.

Chen Changsheng walked out.

A dagger was tied to his waist.

His hair was in somewhat of a mess.

His body was covered in dust and blood.

His eyes were a little red.

He looked very tired.

Even somewhat dejected.

But no one dared to believe this.

Xu Yourong walked on his left-hand side.

Tang Thirty-Six walked behind him.

Linghai Zhiwang solemnly bowed. ”Paying respects to His Holiness the Pope.”

The priests of the Li Palace began to kneel and bow.

The first sounds were sparse, but as more were added, they became neat and orderly.

More and more people kneeled on the ground.

There were Orthodoxy cavalry and also black-armored cavalry.

The ministers of the court also kneeled.

The ten-some princes silently stared at each other, but they also eventually chose to slowly kneel.

Chen Changsheng walked out of the lane.

The crowd gradually parted and kneeled.

It was like a tide.

Drowning out the capital.

And on to the rest of the continent.